Curated OER
Ecology Lessons
Students examine the relationship between animal adaptations, habitats and community interactions. In this ecology instructional activity students complete a skull detective worksheet then use their knowledge to analyze a skull.
National First Ladies' Library
Rosie the Riveter
Learners identify and interpret the power of symbols. Then they research and identify what type of information that they can locate at the Library of Congress website and list what they learned from it in the time allotted. Students also...
Curated OER
From Human Skeletons to Owl Pellets to Paleontology
Learners explore about the function of the skeleton and comprehend the names of the bones of the human skeleton. They compare bones of the human skeleton to a dinosaur skeleton and graph to compare these bones. Students sort bones to...
Curated OER
The Skeletal System
For this biology worksheet, 9th graders study the diagram of the dog shown and label the corresponding bones on the human skeleton. They explain some of the differences in location of the bones as compared to the dog.
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H is for Hazardous
For this toxic materials worksheet, students read the sentence about toxic pollution. Students then may color the picture of the skull and crossbones. Students color and read 'H is for Hazardous.'
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Bird Skeleton
In this biology worksheet, students identify and label the various parts of a bird skeleton. There are 34 specific parts to label on the sheet.
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Owl Pellet Bone Chart
For this biology worksheet, students identify and label the various bones of a rodent, shrew, mole, and a bird. There are a total of eight bones for each to name on the sheet.
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Medical Education Network: Skull Practical
An online quiz that allows the user to test knowledge of the numerous sutures, openings, bones, etc. in the head and neck region. Provides all answers.
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University: Skeletal System
In this resource, you will access photographs of the human skeletal system. A quiz is associated with each image which has numbered labels on the skeletal parts. Create a numbered list and write down the name for each part, then check...
University of Hawai'i
Uh: Jose Guadalupe Posada: My Mexico
This online exhibit from The University of Hawaii Art Gallery provides many images of Posada's woodcuts as well as insights into life in Mexico.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Senses
In the following activities students can learn about the basic characteristics and structures of the brain, skull and sensory system; investigate sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch; and discover how the brain and the senses are...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Brain: Protection
What protects the brain? Why does the brain need to be protected? In this instructional activity young scholars will learn about the fragility of the brain and that it is enclosed by the skull, which protects the brain and forms the...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Brain: Control Central
What do you know about the brain? In this early learners instructional activity, students will explore the basic functions and characteristics of the brain and skull, and also learn about three major structures in the brain: the...
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Lesser Bushbaby
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the lesser bushbaby.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Big Story on Bones
This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
The axial skeleton begins to form during early embryonic development. However, growth, remodeling, and ossification continue for several decades after birth before the adult skeleton is fully formed. Knowledge of the developmental...
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Skulls
A skull is an object of sculptural beauty, a machine designed by evolution, a blueprint of an animal's lifestyle, and a protective enclosure for the brain and sensory organs. These are all responses given by scientists on this visually...
Other
Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal System
Students can learn about the human skeletal system through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include an introduction, organization of the skeleton, appendicular skeleton, and the axial skeleton. Interactive quizzes for each section...
California State University
California State University: Each Bone in the Human Skull
California State University provides individualized information on each bone in the human skull.
University of Hawai'i
Jose Guadalupe Posada: My Mexico
This online exhibit from The University of Hawaii Art Gallery provides many images of Posada's woodcuts as well as insights into life in Mexico.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Brain Explorers
Students will become "Brain Explorers" as they use this website to learn more about the brain and skull. Includes hands-on multidisciplinary activities.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Bone
See several specimens of microscopic images of bone cells and tissue.
Math Science Nucleus
Math:science Nucleus:identifying Bones of the Body (Lab)
A nice site which provides descriptions of each of the bones that make up our skeletal system. Then there is a lab activity for students to complete in which they build a skeletal system and describe the structure/function of each bone...
Other
Pulev Asalud: Viaje Al Interior Del Craneo
Enter into the cavity which is home to our most important organ and walk through its structures in this interactive activity. At the bottom there is an explanation and photos.